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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1971

Page

6

Festival of All Time Favorite Films opens winter run

Manchester kicks off the Festival of All Time Favorite Films at Manchester Cinema on Sunday January 16 with Ruggles of Red Gap. Southern Vermont Artists Inc sponsors the series with 250 slots. over 100 applications from Manchester residents already accepted. Tickets will be mailed after the new year. The slate also includes It Happened One Night Here Comes Mr Jordan and The Ghost Goes West.

Manchester Ruggles of Red Gap Mr. Jordan Musem of Modern Art Stills Archive The Southern Vermont Artists Inc

Highway Salt Plea Seeks Dismissal In Vermont Case

Vermont Highway Department seeks to dismiss an appeal by conservationists who want to outlaw salt for de icing. Department attorney says the move is procedural and agrees with opponents that they are aggrieved parties. Conservationists challenge a Water Resources Board permit allowing 80 000 to 100 000 tons of salt on state roads this winter.

The Water Resources Board Highway Department

Falls crash cuts power near Hoosick Falls NY

A Grafton man suffered minor injuries when another car pulling from Hoosick Falls Central School parking lot forced him off Route 22. His car struck a utility pole after careening into a culvert. power to the area was out about four hours before a new pole restored service around 9.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Grafton Hoosick Falls Central School Austin McGrath Jr McGrath Center Brunswick Niagara-Mohawk Power Co

Welfare subsidies under fire by Doris Lake

Liberty Union candidate Doris Lake denounces U S welfare as a tool subsidizing business. She argues a 1936 program redistributes income among workers, financed by regressive taxes. Lake cites subsidies to Standard Oil Lockheed GM and farms, calling for aid based on need and questioning corporate support.

White River Jct Liberty Union Doris Lake U.S. House U.S Ms. Lake Standard Oil Lockheed General Motors UN American Petroleum

Hoosick Falls Fund Canister Stolen With Donations Involved

A canister for the Ray Calhoun Fund containing about $20 was stolen from Don's Book Record and Camera Shop in Hoosick Falls. Owner Donald Frank reported discovering the loss Tuesday morning after the previous day’s shopping surge and noted Calhoun’s farming accident left him with a missing leg and hospital bills covered by more than $4,000 in community donations.

Ray Calhoun Hoosick Falls Donald Frank Don's Book Record and Camera John Street Calhoun Good Samaritan Hospital

West Arlington-Sandgate Christmas Service and Local Notes

West Arlington-Sandgate reports a candlelit Christmas carol service at West Arlington Methodist Church with augmented Youth Choir led by Kennedy Ludlam and refreshments by church ladies at the Community House. Attendees include Christie Whitman home from Johnson College and Ricci Stroffoleno a UVM freshman. Holiday wishes note from Stafford coverage follows.

West Arlington Methodist Church Kennedy Ludlam Christie Whitman Johnson College Ricci Stroffoleno UVM

Dartmouth professor finds 200 sites along Alaska pipeline

Hanover based anthropologist Prof Elmer Harp Jr says the proposed trans Alaska pipeline from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez aids archaeology by exposing a cross section of early cultures. 200 sites identified. field work by University of Alaska and Alaska Methodist University. Pipeline road improves access. Alyeska Pipeline Service Company and the Bureau of Land Management receive praise for planning and cooperation.

University of Alaska Alaska Methodist University Harp Beaufort Sea Gulf of Alaska New World Siberia Bering Land Platform Alaska Alyeska Pipeline Service Company ASPS Prudhoe Bay Bureau of Land Management Department of the Interior State of Alaska

Manchester Eyes Federal Flood Insurance First Vermont Town

Manchester selectmen moved to seek eligibility for the federal flood insurance program. The town completed its application and will require land use controls to reduce flood damage. Once eligible, residents may buy coverage for one to four family homes and small businesses.

Charles Bonenti Manchester Vermont U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Rutland Hospital to raise room rates 6 percent

Rutland City Hospital announced a 6 percent rate increase effective January 1, raising the average per room cost by about $3.50 to $5.50. A second 6 percent hike is expected in March to fund salaries, materials, and a major expansion program.

Rutland UPI Rutland City Hospital John Richwagen Federal Price Commission

Parenti says trustees gave bill of particulars

Michael Parenti the University of Vermont professor says trustees supplied an official list of reasons for not renewing his contract. He will not disclose details until reviewing with his lawyer, calling the bill of particulars “nothing new.” Trustees 15-4 voted three weeks ago not to renew and last week agreed to present the bill but refused public comment. He plans a court challenge.

Burlington Parenti UVM

Sub zero fires strike at apartments and granite plant

Barre and Montpelier battled fires Wednesday night in sub zero conditions. Montpelier firefighters fought a general alarm blaze at the capital apartment complex beside the Statehouse, with Fire Chief Sid Lawson providing details as crews worked overnight.

Montpelier UPI Barre Capital Statehouse Sid Lawson John Hutton Lawson Roland Lajeuness

Motorboat curbs on Silver Lake Vermont first under surface zoning law

The Vermont Water Resources Board will regulate high speed motorboats on Silver Lake in Barnard as the first action under new surface zoning legislation. An order draft is pending after the board signed findings of fact and conclusions of law and gave parties 30 days to respond. The 98 acre lake is mainly for recreation.

Vermont liquor sales rise 9.7 percent in year to date

The Vermont Department of Liquor Control reports liquor sales totaling 14.3 million dollars, up 9.7 percent from last year at this date, with tax revenues of 3.5 million dollars, an 8.2 percent increase.

Montpelier UPI Vermont Vermont Department of Liquor Control

Dorset crash injures four on Route 7 in North Dorset

State Police report a two car collision on Route 7 in North Dorset injuring four people. Drivers were Mrs. Francis Bruce 33 of Danby and Edward Czelazewicz 36 of Newington Connecticut. Three others were treated at Rutland Hospital including two passengers Frank Lange 26 and Cassandra McLellan.

Dorset North Francis Bruce Danby Edward Czelazewicz Newington Conn Rutland Hospital Bruce Czelazewicz Frank Lange Cassandra McLellan

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